Mental Health Social Worker (Grade 14 or Grade 15)

Salt Lake County•West Jordan, UT

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking highly enthusiastic individuals to join their team and contribute to changing the lives of the community. The county fosters a fun and healthy work environment with great benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. This role involves leading and coordinating inter-agency and multidisciplinary responses to criminal cases, specifically sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse, through Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) case staffings. The position also involves facilitating groups and providing clinical, advocacy, and support services to victims of crimes to help them recover and navigate the criminal justice system. Administrative services in support of clinical and program functions are also required.

Requirements

Master's degree from accredited college or university in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling or other closely related field.
Licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in the State of Utah (for Grade 14).
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Utah (for Grade 15).
Successfully complete 40 hours of evidence-based trauma-informed training within six (6) months of hire according to national accreditation standards.
A valid Driver’s license issues by the State of Utah.
Successfully pass a criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Information (BCI).
Ability to facilitate a multidisciplinary teamwork process according to established protocols.
Ability to provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention services.
Ability to present trainings, lectures and workshops in small and large group settings.
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidential materials and information and protect client privacy.
Ability to understand state and federal confidentiality regulations.
Ability to analyze collected data.
Ability to manage interactions with multiple parties with different interests and roles.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, respond professionally and calmly in crisis situations.
Ability to exercise good judgement, independence and high degree of skill.
Ability to complete multiple projects with various deadlines.
Ability to utilize modern equipment used in evidence collection and analysis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside agencies and the public as necessitated by the work.

Nice To Haves

At least four (4) years of experience in a child related setting.
One (1) year of experience working with child victims.
One (1) year of counseling experience with youth.

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates inter-agency and multidisciplinary response on criminal cases, specifically sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse through Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) case staffings.
Facilitates groups and provides other clinical, advocacy, and support services to victim of crimes in order to reduce traumatic impact, help victims recover from victimization, and assist victims through criminal justice system and post-adjudication.
Provides administrative services in support of clinical and program functions.
Provides trauma and suicide assessments with victims served at the program.
Provides crisis intervention services on site and by phone.
Actively participated in multidisciplinary team staffing to provide clinical insight, share information and coordinate services.
May conduct individual, family and group counseling sessions/support groups in accordance with professional standards.
May interview, assesses, and identifies mental health needs using approved assessment instruments, social history, and consultation with community resources.
Makes treatment and social service referrals to appropriate agencies.
Communicates with community-based therapists regarding the victim’s needs and monitor progress according to established privacy and confidentiality procedures.
Provides training and education to the CJC staff and agency partners to facilitate a victim centered and trauma informed approach.
Maintains the program treatment provider linkage agreement partnerships with community based mental health agencies and collects required documentation to fulfill national accreditation standards.
Completes annual training and clinical supervision requirements for licensure and national accreditation standards.
Implements data entry, required documentation, and various reports.
Keeps manager informed and makes recommendations to improve mental health services.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

12 Holidays
Up to 24 vacation days
12 sick days
One personal day every year
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
Tuition Reimbursement